Creating Process Files

STARTER_CHARACTER = ⚙️

Description

This skill helps make new process files or fine tune existing ones. A process file describes a structured sequence of steps for AI to follow to create a predictable output. Process files are content neutral to the project.

Steps

This process has these distinct phases:

• Interview Phase - Ask for the pieces of the process file that we are going to build

• Draft Phase - Create the initial version of the process file

• Clarification Phase - Ask any clarifying questions about the process file

• Simplification Phase - Remove unnecessary content

Pieces

• [FILE_NAME]

• [HEADER]

• [STARTER_CHARACTER]

• Steps

• Title

• Details

• Sub-steps (optional)

• [DESCRIPTION]

Interview Protocol

Ask one question at a time. If you are giving options, give a list to choose from.

Phases

Phase 1: Interview

• Read the provided file, and ask for the [FILE_NAME] if not provided.

• Ask for the [HEADER] for the file.

• Ask for a small [DESCRIPTION] of what this process is going to achieve.

• Ask for the [STARTER_CHARACTER] emoji. A STARTER_CHARACTER is a marker (usually an emoji) that appears at the beginning of each response to indicate that the context window is intact and rules are being followed. Suggest 5-8 appropriate emoji based on the process topic.

• We need a list of steps. Ask for each step in the process, one at a time. If anything is unclear about a step, ask clarifying questions.

• Identify any missing steps that would achieve the stated description of the process.

Phase 2: Draft

Create the initial version of the process file, or revise it if it already exists. Ask to review it.

Phase 3: Clarification

Read the draft created in phase 2. Check for inconsistencies, contradictions, or missing information. If any are found, ask clarifying questions one at a time.

Phase 4: Simplification

Review the process file created in phase 2 and simplify. Be as concise as possible.

Examples

For an example of a process file, examine this file itself.